CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.
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Interview: Harry Lennix Puts His Career & Life in Perspective
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 28, 2016 - 9:54pmCHICAGO – The stage play that Harry Lennix is in town to direct – “A Small Oak Tree Runs Red” – is in its last weekend, and is giving the actor/director the best notices of the theater part in his long and successful career. For more information about the play, and ticket availability, click here.
Interview: Harry Lennix Directs the New Play ‘A Small Oak Tree Runs Red’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 10, 2016 - 12:12pmCHICAGO – Mention the name Harry Lennix, and images of his many character roles are bound to emerge – Harold Cooper in the TV series “The Blacklist,” General Swanwick from “Batman v Superman” and Commissioner Blades from Spike Lee’s recent “Chi-Raq.” The deeply knowledgeable Lennix brings his years of dramatic expertise, as he directs the Congo Square Theatre Company’s world premiere stage play “A Small Oak Tree Runs Red.’
Interview: Harry Lennix on Digital Release of ‘Mr. Sophistication’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on November 25, 2013 - 1:37pmCHICAGO – One of the more unique independent films that worked the festival circuit in 2012 and ’13 was the drama “Mr. Sophistication.” The main character was Ron Waters, a comedian described as “Richard Pryor’s protegé.” Actor Harry Lennix took on the character, breathing in both the drama of the show business story and the particular style of stand-up.
TV Review: Fascinating Character Fuels James Spader in ‘The Blacklist’
Submitted by BrianTT on September 23, 2013 - 1:37pmCHICAGO – When he gets a part that he can bite his teeth into, James Spader chews it up. He got such a part when his agent got him the lead role on NBC’s “The Blacklist,” premiering tonight, September 23, 2013.
HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: 50 Pairs of Advance TV Passes to NBC’s ‘The Blacklist’ with James Spader
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on September 10, 2013 - 10:49pmCHICAGO – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: TV with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 50 pairs of advance-screening TV passes up for grabs to NBC’s thrilling new TV drama “The Blacklist” starring James Spader!
TV Feature: The 10 Most Promising Network Shows of Fall 2013
Submitted by BrianTT on September 10, 2013 - 1:32pmCHICAGO – In the decade-plus that I’ve been covering network television, no season comes close to this upcoming one in terms of lackluster, bland, uninspired programming.
TV News: The 2013-14 Fall Schedule by Show
Submitted by BrianTT on May 16, 2013 - 9:20amCHICAGO – Wondering where to find your favorite shows this Fall? See a preview for something new and want to check your series manager to see if you can DVR it? Keep the following list handy and share with your friends.